TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500, 4WD, V8-6.0L, VIN U, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 187,223 Problem: The vehicle came to the shop because the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was on. Details: The tech connected the scan tool and pulled the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) listed…
By The Associated Press Subaru is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. because the brake lights may not illuminate properly. The recall covers certain 2014 to 2016 Forester, 2008 through 2016 Impreza and…
AKRON, Ohio, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 35 years, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has honored truck drivers who put themselves in harm's way to help others with the prestigious Goodyear Highway Hero Award. "Since it was established…
ASA’s Annual Business Meeting & Conference in Hurst, Texas (located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area) will offer service and repair professionals a full immersion in what it takes to be a successful, thriving shop in today’s age to Gain…
Every month we source useful information and top techniques from our team of L1 Certified Master Technicians that man our Virtual Tech Hotline. This month, our Master Tech — Joe Masterman — provides a guide on fuel trims, what they…
By Ed Kovalchick, CMC/Article courtesy of Dealer Magazine I suppose I’ve been on a rampage about vehicles getting analyzed, tested, and fixed right, particularly directed at driver/passenger safety as well as dependability. The responsibility for…
Interest rates on new vehicles are expected to hit their highest level since 2009 in February, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds.
Less than two weeks remain for ASA members to vote in the association’s 2019 board-of-directors elections.
Every week, Identifix gets hundreds of new confirmed fixes submitted to Direct-Hit by technicians across North America.
By KDVR.com DENVER, Colorado - A national shortage of auto technicians may make it more expensive to get your car fixed. The Colorado Department of Labor estimates the demand for auto technicians in our state will increase by 12.5 percent…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6-3.3L, Flex Fuel, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 106,007 Problem: The vehicle starts and runs fine, but after 40+ miles, it develops a very intermittent, quick stumble and sets p1128. At times, the customer has driven up over 100 miles…
In the February 2019 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note that the used vehicle market slowed once again in January, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline.
By Auto Care Association BETHESDA, Maryland (Feb. 27, 2019) – The Auto Care Association on Wednesday announced the latest recipients of the 2019 World Class Technician award. In partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the two…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 27, 2019 – Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose legislation (House Bill 451) in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association and Tire Industry…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Sentra, L4-1.8L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 48,345 Problem: The battery went dead overnight. The owner tried to jump start the vehicle but the engine would not crank over. It was towed to the shop. PHOTO GALLERY: FUN,…
By Rich Diegel, ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team Supervisor During the early years of my career, I noticed that many dealership owners or general managers thought the service department was just a necessary expense that was required by the manufacturer. The sales…
"Car and light truck 2018 product sales increased at several times the annual pace of light vehicle mileage growth. This reflects the increase in car and light truck product use per mile traveled during the year. "The escalating average age…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The car shopping experts at Edmunds today announced the newest winners of this year's Edmunds Tech Driven Awards. The second phase of the 2019 Tech Driven Awards specifically honor the automakers that have done the…
